Self-orienting wipes dispensing nozzles and wipes dispensers having the same

Active Publication Date: 2018-11-01
GOJO IND INC
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The patent describes different types of wipes dispensers that have a self-orientating outlet nozzle. The nozzle allows the wipes to be pulled out of the dispenser at various angles without the need for the user to hold them in a specific way. This makes the wipes easier to use and more convenient for users. The nozzle can be connected to the container of the dispenser, allowing for easy movement and alignment with the direction of pull of the wipes. The technical effects of this design are improved user experience and more efficient and convenient wipes dispensing.

Problems solved by technology

However, often the lead tail does not extend high enough past the opening for a user to grab, which leads to customer “short tail” complaints.
In addition, the strength of the material between the two wipes must be weak enough so that when the leading edge of the wipe is sufficiently above the outlet nozzle, the material breaks.
Attempting to pull a wipe from the dispenser at an angle that is not substantially straight (and generally substantially straight upward) out of the nozzle causes additional forces on the wipe and often lead to short tail issues.

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[0040]FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a wipes dispenser 100. Wipes dispenser 100 includes a container 102. Located inside of container 102 is a roll of wipes 104. The role of wipes 104 has periodic perforations 140 that separate individual wipes and provide tear points that separate the wipe from the role of wipes. In some embodiments, the wipes 104 are individual wipes that are folded together in a manner such that the leading wipe pulls the trailing wipe through the opening before the two wipes separate. Wipes dispenser 100 includes a cap 106 secured to container 102. Cap 106 may be secured to container 102 by any means such as, for example, a threaded connection, a welded connection, a snap-fit connection, an adhesive bonding connection, a friction fit, or the like.

[0041]Cap 106 includes an opening 132 formed by cap projection member 152. Cap projection member 152 has a partial spherical shape. A lower member 154 is secured to cap projection member 152. Lower ...

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Abstract

Exemplary embodiments of wipes dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary wipes dispenser includes a container, a plurality of wipes contained within the container, a fluid for wetting the plurality of wipes and a self-orientating outlet nozzle. The self-orientating outlet nozzle includes a moveable outlet opening. The moveable outlet opening aligns with the direction of pull of the wipe when the wipe is pulled out of the dispenser at an angle that is not substantially vertical.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present invention claims priority to and the benefits of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 490,937 titled WIPES DISPENSER HAVING A SWIVEL DISPENSING NOZZLE filed on Apr. 27, 2017 and which is incorporated herein in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for dispensing wipes or moist towelettes. More particularly, the present invention relates to self-orientating wipes dispensing nozzles, dispensers having self-orientating wipes dispensing nozzles and methods for dispensing wipes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Wipes are typically made from a variety of materials, such as non-woven materials. Wipes are often moistened with solutions, such as cleaning solutions and or antimicrobial solutions. The wipes may be stacked and folded in a container or may be in the form of a roll. Wipes in the form of a roll typically have perforations between the wipes. The strength of the material betwee...

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IPC IPC(8): A47K10/42A47K7/03
CPCA47K10/421A47K7/03A47K2010/3266A47K10/3818A47K2010/3206A47K2010/3233
InventorHARRIS, DONALD R.MARSHALL, AARON D.CIAVARELLA, NICK E.JOHNSON, JONATHAN MICHAELMANN, CHRISTOPHER JAMESVAIL, KEVIN MICHAELMATUS, JENNA ANN
OwnerGOJO IND INC